Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:36am on 26 Jul 2025,Saturday International
Violent clashes along the disputed Cambodia–Thailand border entered their third day on July 26, 2025, forcing nearly 38,000 Cambodians and nearly 140,000 Thais to flee their homes . At least 32 civilians and soldiers have died amid escalating artillery, rocket fire, and airstrikes near ancient temples like Ta Moan Thom . Thailand declared martial law in eight border districts and suspended all crossings, while Cambodia endorsed a UN Security Council meeting pressing for restraint and mediation . With both sides accusing the other of starting the aggression, ASEAN and the UN have urged ceasefire talks to avoid wider regional conflict. (PC: Al Jazeera)
